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At the start, APHRODITE (Sunny Chinoy, dr.4) ducked out and went on to ATHOS (P.Trevor, dr.5) who in turn went on to LUNA ROSA (Altaf Sayed, dr.6), who went on to LAKE ONTARIO (R.Shelar, dr.7). Trainer Vinay Lagad has been asked to take remedial measures before next accepting to race the filly.

Near 800 metres, SEA WONDER (T.Atul) was inconvenienced as PURPLE MOON (Shammi Khan) shifted in as the gelding shied away due to ALEUTIAN ZONE (Nirmal Jodha) coming abreast to him on the outside.

Near 800 metres, ALASKA (Zameer Sayyed) was eased up while racing between SEA WONDER (T.Atul) and ATHOS (P.Trevor).

Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha was questioned with regard to the comparative performance of his charge STYLISH STROKES in this race which the gelding won as compared to its previous run in Race no 211 run on 15^th October 2011 he had finished 11^th.  The Trainer explained that the gelding has run after a gap of 2 months and the long break may have helped the horse. He added that it was the maiden victory of this 5 year old horse and there was no common horse. Further, the gelding had run decent races prior to its poor run in Race no 211. To another question, he stated that the horse has soundness issues with his back. He said that the company was poor this time as only two horses in this field have been on Board and he had given a chance to the horse however he was at longer odds. The explanation tendered by Trainer Magansingh P.Jodha was noted.

After the race, FLASHFORWARD and APHRODITE were found to be sound. ALASKA was examined on 19/12/2011 and found to be sound.